Dr. Seán Ó hÓgáin:

One of the points we are trying to make in proposing one of these pilot projects is that innovation should lead to more installations, which should lead in turn to adaptions which reduce the price. A one-size-fits all system is being sold at the moment. Obviously, that is more expensive than a system that has been adapted to meet specific needs. We believe the work that is being done to bring about innovations in this regard should lead to price reductions and to streamlining. As Mr. McCarton said, if there is a focus on non-potable uses, such as toilets, the sizes that would be needed would differ significantly from the sizes that would needed for other purposes. As we see it, price reduction should be a very important part of innovation.